2018 PHP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1571 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1454 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1496 SBD

2018 PHP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1538 to the December average rate of 0.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1571 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,283 SBD

2017 Average 38,765 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 36,354 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,928.62 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1546

0.1454

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PHP to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1501, compared to 0.1491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0067 SBD (High: 0.1571 / Low: 0.1505). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1506 / Low: 0.1489).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1531

2017 Avg (December) 0.1546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1560	0.1506	0.1538
February	0.1511	0.1484	0.1495
March	0.1502	0.1481	0.1491
April	0.1507	0.1476	0.1496
May	0.1506	0.1489	0.1498
June	0.1511	0.1474	0.1490
July	0.1497	0.1469	0.1483
August	0.1493	0.1473	0.1481
September	0.1475	0.1454	0.1462
October	0.1503	0.1457	0.1475
November	0.1531	0.1501	0.1516
December	0.1571	0.1505	0.1531